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Welcome to the Calgary Buddhist Temple Website

Statue of Amida Buddha

Shinran ShoninWe are a Mahayana Buddhist Temple who are followers of the Jodo Shinshu "Shin" sect of Pure Land Buddhism.

Visitors are welcome  (Services are conducted in English)

Regular weekly services:
     Sunday Morning:  10:30 am to Noon - Dharma Discussion follows

     Thursday Evening:  7:30 to 8:30 pm


Meditate with the Sangha

Every Sunday morning, from 9:30 to 10:00 am, join in a short meditation period as an opportunity to take a few moments to calm the mind and reflect on one's own personal journey in a quiet environment. Basic guidance will be offered for those with no previous experience.

Please refer to our Calendar for additional activities

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Join the email distribution list. Email and be keep up-to-date on the latest Temple activities and receive the Sangha - our Temple Newsletter for free!
 NEW Find out the latest regarding the Calgary Temple Renovations and get involved! (pdf opens in a new window)
 NEW Omatsuri Festival looking for Volunteers

Thank you! The Rummage and Bake Sale over the weekend was a huge success! Thank you to all the supporters and the terrific volunteers! Proceeds are going towards the 2015 convention.

Thank you to Jean and ALL the volunteers who assisted at the Temple casino fundraiser!

On Saturday, June 1, the temple treated the World Buddhist Women's Association and Hongwanji representatives to a fabulous BBQ dinner. WBW ConventionThis was also a pre-convention meeting for the 2015 World Buddhist Women’s Convention to be held in Calgary in 2015. (pictures to be posted soon)

Thank you to the terrific volunteers for showcasing the temple, the awesome meal and the incredible hospitality!

Lethbridge Bon Odori
Keirokai - A special day to recognize our more senior members and thank them for their dedication to the Temple.

Reminder 2013 Temple Membership forms have been mailed out and are also available at the temple. Please take a few minutes to fill out a membership form and return it to the temple.

We appreciate everyone's participation and commitment.

Links to past Sangha Newsletters

Temple Newsletter

May-June 2013

O'Nenju making... Please register with Sensei James so you will be notified of the scheduled date.
2013 Buddhist Youth Tour to Japan July 15-29 for ages 15-25.

The Temple would like to invite volunteers to become involved in the activities of the Temple. Please sign up with Mary-Jean.

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Calgary Buddhist Temple - pictures courtesy of B. GubencoAddress for the Calgary Buddhist Temple:

    207-6th Street N.E.
     Calgary, Alberta   CANADA
     T2E 3Y1        Telephone: 1-403-263-5723

 

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ShrineThe Calgary Buddhist Temple

Vision - To set in motion a way of living, learning and teaching a life of joy and gratitude through Jodo Shinshu Buddhism

 

Mission - To develop knowledge, understanding and awareness of Shin Buddhism by:

  •  Offering regular Temple services, Dharma school and study groups

  •  Celebrating Buddhist ceremonies and established traditions

  •  Sharing a dynamic resource centre for Buddhist study for all ages

  •  Skillfully applying Buddhist teachings within the Sangha and community at large.

Key Values Compassion, Gratitude, Transformation, Wisdom & Community.

 

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Word Power...

Shotsuki-Hoyo / Shotsuki

Monthly memorial service in memory of people whose anniversary of death occurs during that month. Sho means "joyous," Tsuki means "month," and Hoyo means "Dharma essence."

 

JSBTC
The Calgary Temple is honored to be a part of the Jodo Shinshu Buddhist Temples of Canada (JSBTC) who are a group of Canadians that are followers of the Jodo Shinshu "Shin" sect of Buddhism.

 

The JSBTC is affiliated with the Nishi Hongwanji of Kyoto, Japan, the mother temple of the Jodo Shinshu (True Pure Land) sect of Buddhism. The sect follows the teachings of Shinran Shonin (1173 - 1262). It is a teaching wherein we are endowed with the ultimate goal of Enlightenment symbolized as the Pure Land. Also know as Shin Buddhism.

 

JSBTCWF

The woman within the JSBTC are also actively involved in a collective group known as the Jodo Shinshu Buddhist Temples of Canada Women's Federation (JSBTCWF).  Current initiative is the hosting of the 15th World Buddhist Women's Convention in 2015 in Calgary, AB.

 

More Terminology...

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That the continued operation of the Temple is only possible with your generous donation?

Important Upcoming Dates...

Thursday, June 20 - Service

Sunday, June 23 - Meditation, Service

Thursday, June 17 - Service

Sunday, June 30 - Meditation, Service/Pet Memorial

NO Thursday evening movie nights or services from July 4 to Aug 29

Sunday, July 7 - Meditation, Shotsuki Service to honor those who passed away in the month of July

Sunday, July 14 - Meditation, Service

Sunday, July 21 - Meditation, Service

Sunday, July 21 at 1:00pm - Introduction to Buddhism

Wednesday, July 24 - Temple Board Meeting at 7pm

Sunday, July 28 - Meditation, Service

Sunday, Aug 4 - Meditation, Shotsuki Service to honor those who passed away in the month of August

Sunday, Aug 11 - Meditation, Service

Sunday, Aug 18 - Meditation, Service

Wednesday, Aug 21 - Temple Board Meeting at 7pm

Sunday, Aug 25 - NO Meditation; OBON Service at 3:00pm

Calendar for more Temple services and activities

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Link to 2015 website (opens in a new window)

 

15th World Buddhist Women’s Convention will be held in Calgary

May 30 & 31, 2015

 

Please plan on joining the Canadian Sangha and be "Embraced by the Oneness of Life"

 

 

   Last Updated June 17, 2013

  

 

Calgary Buddhist Temple

E-mail: info@calgary-buddhist.ab.ca